Research status and prospects of prolonged sitting/standing work and work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Abstract

Abstract:

The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders（WMSDs） have been extensively studied. However，research conclusions on the association between prolonged sitting/standing work and WMSDs are inconsistent，necessitating further analysis. This article summarizes the results of multi-factor logistic regression studies on the risks of prolonged sitting/the protective effects of prolonged standing，the protective effects of prolonged sitting/the risks of prolonged standing，and the lack of findings indicating that prolonged sitting/prolonged standing are influencing factors. Although most studies report negative results，prolonged sitting is more likely to be a risk factor for neck and shoulder WMSDs，while prolonged standing is more likely to be a risk factor for lower limb WMSDs. Therefore，it is essential to strengthen health protection for specific body regions among occupational groups with prolonged sitting/standing based on industry/job characteristics to curb the prevalence of WMSDs.

Key words: Prolonged sitting, Prolonged standing, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Influencing factors

CLC Number:

R181.31

XIAO Sanhua, LIU Ranran, LIU Zhidong. Research status and prospects of prolonged sitting/standing work and work-related musculoskeletal disorders. [J]OCCUPATION AND HEALTH, 2025, 41(23): 3294-3298.

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